It’s been less than two weeks since he last stepped foot inside the Bellator cage, but James Gallagher already has his next bout in his sights.
On September 27, Gallagher will compete on home soil for the third time in his promotional tenure when he returns at Bellator Europe 4 in Dublin. The promotion announced the news Wednesday. The card will take place at the 3Arena.
Standing across from Gallagher (9-1 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) on fight night will be former EFC bantamweight title contender Cal Ellenor (8-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA). The bout is currently scheduled to serve as the Bellator Europe 4 main event.
Gallagher, 22, is on the heels of back-to-back victories. After losing to Ricky Bandejas via a devastating TKO, “The Strabanimal” finished Steven Graham via rear-naked in the first round of their Bellator 217 headliner.
Following the win over Graham, Gallagher defeated Jeremiah Labiano by unanimous decision last month at Bellator 223. Seven of Gallagher’s nine professional wins have come inside the distance via submission.
The U.K.’s Ellenor won his promotional debut in February at Bellator Europe 1 when he defeated Cage Warriors flyweight champion Nathan Greyson via first-round rear-naked choke. Seven of Ellenor’s nine professional victories have not reached the judges’ scorecards.
For more on Bellator Europe 4, check out the MMA schedule.
